Are you passionate about forestry and the environment? Do you want to make a positive impact on sustainability by ensuring businesses meet the right standards and address environmental concerns? If so, you may be the ideal candidate for our Forestry Auditor role focused on forestry certification in the central area of Mexico.

What you can expect:

As a Forestry Auditor you will assess and verify the sustainability and legality of forest management practices of our clients. Your professionalism and focus on quality will be central in managing our client portfolio of more than two hundred clients in the central area of Mexico. As soon as you start your new job, you'll be managing certification for clients and learning how to audit sustainability standards with the distinct Preferred by Nature quality. You'll be auditing against our approved forestry standards and after a few months, you'll be supporting to grow and improve these services.

Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Help strengthen Preferred by Nature’s brand by helping us manage our portfolio of one hundred certified clients in Mexico and ensure the audit processes are completed in time and with quality.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients by diligently planning audits and ensuring that high-quality reports are submitted on time.
• Gain valuable insights in forestry by using your ability to communicate with people at all levels of our client’s organization and with people with a diverse set of occupational and educational backgrounds.
• Grow your own network and Preferred by Nature’s client base by serving as a primary point of contact to support potential, new and existing clients with their sustainable certifications.

Your first year with us

Within three months you will:

• If you don't have certification experience, we will provide the necessary training related to FSC Standards (Forest Stewardship Council) and give you the skills needed to audit these in accordance with our high-quality standards.
• Grow your auditing skills by learning from the best auditors in Mexico by participating as an observer in four audit processes.
• Understand and appreciate the relevance of our systems and digital tools, which are fundamental to running an efficient auditing business.

Within six months you will:

• Take steps towards working independently as an auditor by completing four audits as a trainee auditor along with writing, reviewing and finalizing certification reports.
• Build relations with important stakeholders by serving as the representative of Preferred by Nature towards government, industry, and NGOs in the region.
• Build your leadership capabilities as you take your first steps to become a task manager.

Within twelve months you will:

• Have achieved the skill level similar to that of the best auditors in the business completing between thirty to fifty audits as a trained auditor.
• Have evolved into task manager and serve as one for assigned jobs acting as quality control for reports prior to final submission.
• Be seen as a true ambassador of Preferred by Nature displaying good knowledge of new services like our Ecosystem Restoration Services and the Sustainability Framework.
• Be travelling to other countries supporting our auditor business there.

Important Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree: in a related field such as forestry or ecology.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in forestry or rural natural resources management.
• Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in the Spanish language that allows you to capture the relevant information from an audit process.
• English Proficiency: Knowledge of English at a B1 (communication) level.
• Digital tools: Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and presentations.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Location: Ability to work from home and it is desired that you reside in the central area of the country (Mexico City or its surrounding cities such as Puebla, Pachuca, Toluca, Cuernavaca).

Preferred Qualifications (but not required):

• Certification knowledge: Familiarity with Preferred by Nature and/or FSC certification protocols.
• Auditor accreditation: FSC Forest Management and Chain of Custody lead auditor accreditation.
• Marketing skills: Experience in effectively marketing products or services or a strong ability to identify opportunities with clients and in the market.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• Private life/accident/medical insurance plan
• Start with 20 days of vacation leave per year and increase according to law.

How to apply:

If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter in English, including salary expectations by 15 September 2024.

Please note: Only applicants legally eligible to work in Mexico will be considered.

Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.